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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I inadequately spaced, undersized, and almost inoperable due to age, non-use and abuse. Elevated storage capacity is approximately 36% of the capacity needed to meet requirements for 1975. The existing supply facilities are operating near maximum capacity. Additional supply facilities are necessary in the immediate future to meet peak demands. Annual water appropriations have not been secured on some of the existing wells. Water rights on these w'e11s must be legalized as soon as possible and additional appropriations must be obtained for future growth. Existing water rates are very low in comparison to other municipal water rates in the area. Substantial rate increases are necessary to meet projected operation and maintenance expenses and to provide funds for debt service retirement. Proposed rate schedules are included in the report for adoption depending on the type of financing obtained. Existing water use records reveal a very low quantity for average daily per capita consumption. Since none of the existing water production facilities are metered, it is believed that at least 50% of the total water produced is lost as "unaccounted for" water. This is due to broken or faulty meters, unmetered connections, joint leakage, and unreported bulk water sales. The project proposes the Stage I (1976-1977) construction of three new water supply wells with related facilities, two new elevated storage tanks with a combined capacity of 250,000 gallons, and approximately 21,000 feet of 8" and 6" distribution mains with valves and hydrants. Total project cost for the Stage I construction is estimated at $1,023,000. Additional Stage II construction is scheduled for approximately 1995 and will consist of three additional water supply wells with related faci- lities and one new elevated storage tank \vith a capacity of 100,000 gallons.